The New Ship food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The New Ship holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 42 Gibson Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6UW
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The New Ship among the 2,778 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,778 | 90% | ← The New Ship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The New Ship none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The New Ship, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachville Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bravo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Cafe Needles Eye Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Grace Darling Campus School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Artisan Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Elizabethan Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
| Club Shop AFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Coble Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
Questions about The New Ship
What is The New Ship's food hygiene rating?
The New Ship has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 23 October 2025.
Is The New Ship safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The New Ship last inspected?
The New Ship was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The New Ship?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Ship compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The New Ship is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The New Ship and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The New Ship is one of 60 rated food businesses in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
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